These images show how a seafront derelict pub is going to get a major facelift as it approaches a major milestone in its development. 

The long-anticipated restoration of The Iron Duke on the Great Yarmouth seafront is gathering pace after the submission of the final details of the scheme to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

In addition, applications for both planning permission and listed building consent have now been lodged with the Great Yarmouth Borough Council. 

A recent image of the Iron Duke exterior from the frontA recent image of the Iron Duke exterior from the front (Image: Submitted) An artistic impression of how the Iron Duke exterior could look from the front An artistic impression of how the Iron Duke exterior could look from the front (Image: Submitted)

The Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust and partners Zaks have worked with a team of architects, consultants and other experts to develop the project to the point where with Heritage Fund approval the construction phase can begin. 

On the ground floor, Zaks will create a pub in one of the two original bars serving local beers from Lacons Brewery and cocktails with a nod to the 1930s period.

The other bar will become a restaurant where food will be cooked in view of the customers.

Both bars will have an art deco aesthetic which has been developed through researching the historic archives and input from conservation paint consultants. 

Inside the Iron Duke interior which could be set for a revampThe current state of one of the bars inside the Iron Duke (Image: Submitted) An artistic impression of how the Iron Duke could look after a revampAn artistic impression of how the Iron Duke could look after a revamp (Image: Submitted) In the past, the first floor provided accommodation for the pub manager, but this will be repurposed to create two holiday flats to ensure that the investment by the Heritage Fund, Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust and Zaks will allow a "long-term viable solution" to the currently vacant building.  

It is hoped that if the stage two submission is approved work on site will begin early in 2025 aiming for a grand opening in the spring of 2026. 

The current state of one of the bars inside the Iron DukeThe current state of one of the bars inside the Iron Duke (Image: Submitted) An artistic impression of how the bar area could look following a revampAn artistic impression of how the bar area could look following a revamp (Image: Submitted) READ MORE: Meet the man who lives in his van (where he grows veg and keeps the doggers away)

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Ian Hacon, from Zaks, said: "We are really excited to see the Iron Duke reach this major milestone.

"Assuming the bid is successful, we can’t wait to get in there and start serving lovely food and drink to the people of Great Yarmouth and beyond.”

Plans will see the Art Deco building restored back to how it would have originally looked in its heyday as a beacon of 1930s modernity.

A side exterior image of the Iron DukeA side exterior image of the Iron Duke (Image: Submitted) An artistic impression of how the side of the Iron Duke could lookAn artistic impression of how the side of the Iron Duke could look (Image: Submitted)